It's been a while since we last discussed the much-anticipated mobile release of Don't Starve Together, originally announced for Netflix Games in June 2024. We have some mixed news to share: the game will no longer be coming to Netflix, but the good news is that Don't Starve Together is still on track for a mobile release.

Playdigious, in collaboration with Klei Entertainment, continues to work diligently to bring this beloved survival game to mobile devices. Set in a hauntingly beautiful world reminiscent of Tim Burton's style, Don't Starve Together challenges players to survive on an island teeming with hostile creatures. As various quirky characters, your goal is to gather resources and, above all, avoid starvation.

Initially planned as an exclusive for Netflix Games, Don't Starve Together will now be available globally on both iOS and Android through the Google Play Store and the iOS App Store. While a specific release date hasn't been confirmed yet, both Klei Entertainment and Playdigious have assured fans that an announcement is forthcoming.

No Netflix for You It appears that the exclusivity deal with Netflix fell through. While it's encouraging to know that Don't Starve Together will still reach a global audience, this development raises questions about Netflix Games' future commitment to indie titles. Don't Starve is a significant franchise and one of the most iconic survival games in the indie genre. If even such a well-known title can lose its exclusivity, what does this mean for other indie games?

The shift is somewhat disappointing, especially since Netflix's indie game catalog has been a major draw for subscribers. For a deeper understanding of my thoughts on this matter, you might want to explore my analysis of the launch of Squid Game: Unleashed, where I discuss why Netflix's increasing focus on its own properties could be detrimental to the indie games currently available on their platform.